Mount Toubkal Trek

Mount Toubkal Trek

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Mount Toubkal Trek

7 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech

Visiting: Marrakech, Aroumd, Mt Toubkal Base Camp

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

XMXO

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English
From: $725

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Whether you’re a newbie trekker or a well-travelled walker, this hiking trip in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains is sure to lure you in. From colourful Marrakech, this seven-day trip will see you staying in mountain gites and hiking huts, trekking through mountain scenery and reaching the ‘roof of North Africa’ with an expert crew and some trusty pack mules. Climb to the summit of Jebel Toubkal, or Mount Toubkal, from base camp and discover a renewed love for mountainous landscapes and the adventure of being thousands of metres above sea level. As this trip gives you a day to acclimatise to the altitude and traverse the villages at your own pace, it’s perfect for trekkers of any level.

Highlights

  • Strap on your hiking shoes and summit the highest peak in North Africa – Mount Toubkal – with your local expert guide leading the way.

  • Get a real taste of adventure on your trek through the rugged Atlas Mountains and marvel at the spectacular scenery at every turn with views across the mountain ranges, Sahara Desert and Atlantic coast.

  • Experience local life after hiking to your accommodation in a traditional gite (mountain house) in an Amazigh village nestled high in the Atlas Mountains.

  • Enjoy a comfortably paced trekking trip – this trip is designed for hikers of all abilities, allowing less experienced trekkers to tackle this fantastic mountain peak and discover a passion for hiking, mountain climbing and exploring.

  • Embrace the vibrant souqs, sights, sounds and smells of Marrakech on a walking tour of the medina and visit to Bahia Palace. With your local guide leading the way, you'll uncover all the best spots and learn more about the culture.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you'll meet your fellow trekkers and trip leader. After, you might like to join your leader on a jaunt to Djemaa el-Fna Square in the centre of the medina. Huge crowds converge at night to see the singers, drummers, fortune tellers, dancers and bustling street food bazaars all vying for attention here. This square is one of the largest public meeting places in the world, so you’re sure to find something that catches your eye tonight.

Day 2: Aroumd

Location: Aroumd

Accommodation: Mountain Gite

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Rise and shine early today for breakfast and a group meeting at 8 am. Your leader will go through everything you need to know about today’s trek before you set off into the mountains. Leave Marrakech behind and drive across the plains towards the ancient marketplace of Tahanaoute, with views of valleys and the Atlas Mountains along the way. Arrive at Imlil – a mountainous village 1740 m above sea level, then take a short hike to your mountain base in the village of Aroumd. In the afternoon, stretch your legs with a gentle orientation walk. Your accommodation tonight is a mountain gite (a traditional village house). Rooms are furnished in the Amazigh style, with low couches (which can be used as beds), tables, carpets and cushions. On warm nights, it’s often possible to sleep out on the terrace under the stars!

Included Activities:
-Imlil to Aroumd guided trek

Day 3: Aroumd

Location: Aroumd

Accommodation: Mountain Gite

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Today, explore Aroumd on some of the local trails with your group. Get to know the terrain and acclimatise your body for the challenge of the summit ahead. Today’s main hike will depend on the weather and the group’s ability. Acclimatisation hikes are quite slow, with a relaxed pace. Wherever your trip leader chooses, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the beautiful Moroccan countryside, where children run freely through the valleys and farmers tend to their plots of land. Donkeys provide a mode of transport for both young and old, with stony pathways winding through the mountains to villages hidden from the main roads. When you arrive back in your gite, tuck into a hearty dinner and rest up for tomorrow’s challenge.

Included Activities:
-Guided acclimatisation hike

Day 4: Mt Toubkal Base Camp

Location: Mt Toubkal Base Camp

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

This morning you’ll begin your ascent of Mount Toubkal – North Africa’s highest peak. From Aroumd, the trail crosses the floodplain of the Ait Mizane Valley, before climbing steeply in a zigzag up the mountainside. Along the way, pass the pilgrimage site of Sidi Chamarouch, home to the tomb of the local marabout (Muslim holy man). Only Muslims are permitted to cross the bridge and approach the large white stone that serves as a shrine. From here, climb steeply through a series of switchbacks and traverse the flank of the valley above the river. Arrive at Toubkal Base Camp (3207 metres above sea level) and enjoy a hearty dinner and make sure you get plenty of sleep before the big ascent tomorrow.

Included Activities:
-Imlil to Mount Toubkal Basecamp guided hike

Day 5: Summit Day

Location: Summit day

Accommodation: Mountain Refuge

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Embrace an early start this morning as you tackle the rocky terrain that leads to the summit of Mount Toubkal. At 4167 m above sea level, this is truly the roof of North Africa. Take in the beautiful silence of the morning while you make the final climb, which can involve some scrambling. Your effort is rewarded by views from the summit, which on a clear day can include the entire Atlas Mountain range, the Atlantic coast to the west and the Sahara Desert to the east. After a rest at the summit and time spent marvelling at the view, descend to base camp. You’ll fuel up with a hearty lunch before heading back to Aroumd, where your local host will be waiting to welcome you back with a homecooked dinner to celebrate your achievements in the High Atlas Mountains.

Included Activities:
-Mount Toubkal guided summit trek

Day 6: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

After breakfast, take one last glimpse at those high summits you conquered in last couple of days. Then, head back to Imlil and make your way back to Marrakech. In the afternoon, embark on a guided walking tour of the medina, including souqs devoted to different trades such as pottery, woodwork, carpets or spices. Then, continue to the 19th-century Bahia Palace and spend some time admiring the architecture. The rest of your time in the city is free for you to make your own discoveries. If you're keen to experience a traditional Moroccan bath, your leader can advise you where to find the nearest hammam. If you’ve enjoyed your taste of Moroccan cuisine so far, maybe indulge your inner foodie with a Taste of Marrakesh Urban Adventure tour.

Included Activities:
-Marrakech - Medina walking tour
-Marrakech - Palais Bahia
-Toubkal Base Camp to Imlil guided hike

Optional Activities:
-Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage
-Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure

Day 7: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Meals Included: breaksfast

Your adventure ends after breakfast this morning. If you wish to spend more time in Marrakech, just speak to your booking agent.

Optional Activities:
-Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride
-Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch
-Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour
-Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure.
-Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove
-Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour
-Marrakech - Quad Biking Barrage Lalla Takerkoust

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (2 nights), Mountain Gite (2 night), Mountain Refuge (2 nights)

  • Imlil to Aroumd guided trek

  • Guided acclimatisation hike

  • Imlil to Mount Toubkal Basecamp guided hike

  • Mount Toubkal guided summit trek

  • Marrakech - Medina walking tour

  • Marrakech - Palais Bahia

  • Toubkal Base Camp to Imlil guided hike

  • Meals

    6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Included Activities

  • Marrakech - Guided Walking Tour
  • Marrakech - Palais Bahia

Transport

  • Private minibus , walking

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
  • We've sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Morocco may be different to western standards.
  • OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
  • TWIN SHARE / MULTI SHARE BASIS
  • Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than en suite (even if you paid for single room supplement!)
  • MOUNTAIN HUT
  • Accommodation in Base Camp is simple but clean and atmospheric. You will be sharing a room with other trekkers and bedding is similar to a large bunk bed platforms, however, it is spacious and comfortable. Dining rooms and other facilities are also shared with other climbers.
  • HEATING
  • Mountain Huts on this trip have very limited heating options as this would be a major financial and environmental strain. It's also a case of energy supply and timing provisions, which is limited in some places. Please be prepared for cold nights and cold showers.
  • HOT WATER:
  • Similarly as with the heating, hot water is sometimes sporadic in mountain guesthouses. Please be ready for cold showers.
  • CHECK-IN TIME
  • Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
  • PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
  • If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

Important Information

  • 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, but excludes all nights spend in the mountains (Days 2-5), where you will be in shared accommodation. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability, please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 2. This is a trekking trip, so the physical demands are higher here than for other trips. In order to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal, you need to be reasonably fit and healthy. Previous mountain climbing or walking experience will help you during this trip but is not necessary.
  • 3. A 'Passenger Self Assessment Form' is required to be completed for this trip. Please ask your Travel Consultant for details.
  • 4. Parts of your trip go above 2800 meters / 9200 feet where it is common for travelers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude.

Mode of Transport

  • Private minibus , walking

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This is a trekking trip. In order to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal, you need to be reasonably fit and healthy. Previous mountain climbing or hiking experience is recommended, but this trip is suitable to those with little experience, too.

    The summit of Mt Toubkal is 4167 m (13,671 ft) above sea level. At this height you may experience symptoms of altitude sickness. Please see the Medical and Health Information section of the Essential Trip Information for more information.

    In 2025, Ramadan will take place from 1 to 30 March. Travelling during this holy month can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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